Let's go back to 2008, starting with a recreational fishing park.

Wang Guifen nodded in relief after hearing Jiang Jianguo say there was no problem.

After all, I invested tens of thousands of yuan.

Although she didn't have time to watch over the reservoir all the time, she still kept thinking about it all day.

Only then did Wang Guifen, who was relieved, notice the fertilizer bag that Jiang Xia had placed in the yard.

"Xiaxia, what did you bring back?"

Jiang Xia casually replied, "A big fish."

"Huh?" Wang Guifen asked, puzzled. "Dead?"

"No." Jiang Xia shook her head.

"Then why did you bring it back?" Wang Guifen was even more puzzled when she heard that the fish was not dead.

Jiang Xia laughed and said, "We'll eat it ourselves."

Wang Guifen rolled her eyes at Jiang Xia upon hearing this: "You're so old already, and you're still such a little glutton!"

As she spoke, she curiously opened the fertilizer bag that Jiang Xia had brought back.

"Wow, it's so big! Can we eat it all?"

Because Wang Guifen only went to check twice when the fish were released during the day, she didn't see any grass carp.

The moment the bag was opened, Wang Guifen exclaimed in surprise.

Having lived most of her life, she had never seen such a big fish before.

Actually, to be honest, Wang Guifen wasn't completely unfamiliar with fish this big.

At rural markets in Shandong Province, there is a type of pickled salted fish, which is a particularly large tuna, one of which may weigh over a hundred kilograms.

Jiang Xia recalled that in later generations, that fish became popular online for a while because of its unique stench and appearance, with many bloggers making videos of themselves trying to eat it.

But for Wang Guifen at this moment, the salted fish at the market was incomparable to the big blue carp in front of her.

That one was dead and dried out, while the bluefish in front of her was fresh and alive, so she couldn't help but be surprised.

When her mother asked if she could finish the food, Jiang Xia smiled and said:

"Don't worry, Mom. I didn't go anywhere this time I came back. I just stayed at home all day."

"I'm thinking of stewing this big fish tomorrow, inviting my second uncle's family, and then calling my grandfather over so we can all have a meal together."

Hearing her son say this, Wang Guifen nodded.

"It's been a while since we've had a meal together. It's time we got together since you're back. I'll go tell them tomorrow."

After agreeing on the dinner, Jiang Xia ran to the inner room and found the large basin that Wang Guifen used for washing clothes.

Then, he took the large basin to the well in the yard, filled it with water, and put the big bluefish in it.

In this way, the big bluefish will be able to live until tomorrow.

On the other side, Jiang Jianguo, the father, had already washed his hands and was sitting at the dining table.

Seeing this, Jiang Xia fished out two bottles of beer that had been put in the icy well water beforehand, then opened one bottle and took a sip himself before handing the remaining bottle to his father.

Upon seeing the beer his son offered him, Jiang Jianguo simply reached out and took it.

This strong and vigorous man from Shandong Province didn't use a bottle opener; he simply bit open the bottle cap with his teeth, took a big gulp, and then showed a blissful expression.

In this hot summer, a refreshing sip of light beer is an essential pleasure for many people.

By the time Wang Guifen brought the dishes to the table, the father and son had already drunk half a bottle of beer.

……

Summer is hot and humid.

After finishing their meal, Jiang Xia helped Wang Guifen clear the dishes, and the family of three each grabbed a small stool and started strolling towards the reservoir.

That's how it is in the village. Because there's no air conditioning, in the summer, most people will take a palm-leaf fan and a small stool after dinner and find a cool place to relieve the heat.

Some people choose to do this in their own yard or on their roof, while others choose to do it by the river.

However, people living in the center of the village usually find an open space to gather together to play cards and chat.

People only go home and turn on their fans to rest when the temperature drops at night.

Because the Jiangxia family lived on the edge of the village and near their own reservoir, they would often go to the dam of their reservoir at night to escape the summer heat.

As you approach the reservoir, a cool breeze blows in your face.

Jiang Xia did not choose the small stool he brought from home.

Instead, he found a large rock where his legs could dangle and sat on it, leisurely enjoying the evening breeze.

A moment later, Mom handed Jiang Xia a slice of watermelon she had brought from home. Jiang Xia took it and took a big bite.

At that time, the family did not have a refrigerator, and the watermelons were chilled in well water.

The cool, juicy flesh burst in his mouth. A feeling of pure bliss welled up within Jiang Xia.

The whole family, enjoying the evening breeze and eating watermelon, how wonderful!

This is probably the life I dreamed of in my past life!

…………

The next morning, after having breakfast, Jiang Xia picked up the keys to the family van.

"Mom, I'm going to town. Is there anything you need to buy?"

"Why are you going to the city so early in the morning?"

Not far away, Wang Guifen, who was mopping the floor, asked without looking up.

"The permit for our fishing park has been issued; I'm going to go pick it up."

Hearing his mother's question, Jiang Xia answered casually.

The various permits for the fishing park were obtained by Jiang Xia and Jiang Jianguo a few days ago when they went to buy fish. However, they didn't obtain them themselves; instead, they paid two thousand yuan to a scalper.

It's much easier to get these things done by a scalper than to do it yourself.

"Oh, then you go ahead. We're having guests over tonight. Buy some groceries on your way back. I won't go shopping," Wang Guifen instructed.

"Okay." Jiang Xia nodded and drove his father's van towards the city.

Drive carefully on the road!

Behind me, I heard my mother shouting.

"understood."

……

Although Qingshan Village is a village, it is one of those villages that is relatively close to the county seat.

Jiangxia drove for about 20 minutes and arrived in Mengshan County.

He came to the city today not just to get the license, but also because the fishing park is about to open, and he wanted to buy some necessary items at the same time.

First, they arrived at the agreed-upon location with the scalper, where Jiang Xia successfully obtained all the necessary permits for the fishing park.

Looking at the stack of documents in his hand, Jiang Xia smiled.

With the permits in hand, the fishing park can start operating at any time.

After carefully checking that all the documents were in order, Jiang Xia carefully put them away.

It would be a real hassle to lose these things.

After that, Jiang Xia started driving his father's van around the city.

There are actually quite a few things I need to buy today.

Summer is here, and sun umbrellas are definitely a must-have at fishing spots. You can't expect customers to fish in the sun.

Since it's a fishing spot, we should also prepare some life rings and other essentials.

Fishermen may know how to fish, but that doesn't mean they can swim.

Moreover, they have released a hundred large grass carp weighing over 20 kilograms each in their own fishing spot. These fish are even stronger than people in the water. If an angler is accidentally pulled into the water by a fish, it will be troublesome if there is no life-saving equipment.

Looking at the shopping list in his hand, Jiang Xia suddenly felt a headache coming on, because he didn't know where to buy these things.